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haha I felt really comfortable... not my fastest run tho... link to strava: www.strava.com/activities/12196309668

Yep, still very stable... bike was awesome at Deer Valley bike park!

@@mtbyumyum yeah, looked fun on those Tsunami jumps. Still haven't been up there this year. Gotta hit Thieves to Lower Fireswamp before the season ends!

Lower fireswamp is so money!! We rolled up on a dude with a separated shoulder, broken ribs and collapsed lung on those first little drops below the yurt.... we stayed with him till help arrived but it wasn't good and he ended up in the hospital for 3 days. I had my 12 yr old with me and reminded him step one of riding sketchy stuff is to hold on to the freaking handle bars lol dude was having a real bad day. Sad

@@mtbyumyum Man I'm glad I've never rolled up on anything like that. Sounds super brutal. It's fun to push limits, but goes to show, if you push too hard too fast, bad things comin' your way.

Yeah, I just didn't know anything about it.... and just by chance uploaded this video today only to find out after the fact there's a new model... I feel sort of stupid but oh well... I had no idea.... I'm not "in the know" with Santa Cruz bikes...

Thanks!

I have a head to head video with the Ripmo MX vs Bronson coming out next week! As for the new Ripmo, I much prefer it as an MX mullet!!

Yeah, the 4th gens are on deep discounts right now!

Yeah, if it’s this one or one of the other mullet Bikes I think you should definitely consider it at your size! I’m absolutely loving this mixed wheel trail bike category. The Ripmo is very, very good too! I have a head to head video coming out soon.

Yes, of course. Although, you miss looking at that 29 inch wheel outfront. It’s a little weird going back to a 27.5 bike. The last one I rode for a couple days was the Pivot shadowcat. So much fun! But I missed that big wheel out front. That’s why the mullet makes so much sense I think!

@@mtbyumyum Yeah haha, I'm actually riding a mullet myself currently, but don't know if I really could tell the difference between it and my last bike (which is 27.5 and I still have) other than they're just different bikes with different travel... I guess I should go back and forth instead of only riding the newer bike. Both Knolly's...yeah I'm a fan boy lol.

Thanks for chiming in! I assumed it would be nice for taller guys, but I hate to speak up too much because I’m on the shorter side of mens height at 5’8”

Thank you! I really wish I would’ve known beforehand that the 5th generation Bronson was being released today. I feel like an idiot not knowing that. Oh well.

@@mtbyumyum Look at it this way: you are now in the perfect spot to compare the v4 and v5! Particularly bc your Impressions are so fresh 😉

Haha I know… what are the chances🤦🏻‍♂️ Im not in the know with Santa Cruz🤷‍♂️

@@mtbyumyum another opportunity ! 🤝

Amazing review Jase , just my personal opinion but no way is the Bronson better than the Ibis dude 😂and why do I say that? Well the Vpp is no where near as good as the DW , it’s a great bike for sure but nothing beats the DW in my opinion, still a great time to be a mountain biker bro 👊🏽 enjoy ☺️ 🙌🏼🙌🏼

Thank you!

Maybe… I see a lot of ebikes on my local trails. I for one don’t love the ride experience… also enjoy the fitness aspect of an analog bike

As someone who used to have a ebike, they don't descend nearly as well as a regular bike.

@@mtbyumyum I've never ridden an e-bike, but it would be an interesting comparison. I assume it's the weight that changes the ride experience. For now, I'll stick with my 130 trail bike!

Yeah, the longer travel trail bike mullet is ideal for me! So much easier to ride too... Honestly, I'd be interested to see how taller riders like them....

I’m 5’11 on an S4 stEVO and rocking the Mullet set up, and love it! Everything Jase is praising about the mullet applies to larger riders as well. Not sure why bike companies are marketing this set up strictly on smaller bikes. BTW, I 100% agree. StEVO is an amazing do-it-all trail bike. Got mine set up long, low and slack with 170 zeb and SDU coil with Cascade and it’s a mini DH sled that slays on the descents and still climbs without much fuss.

@@Gnarshredder The Stevo is a truly versatile bike. Change the tires and change the geometry and you get a totally bike. Mine is more of a long travel Downncountry bike and yours is an Enduro bike.

@@marksandoval5361 for sure! I like the idea that I might change it up to something more like what you got going, someday. And with it’s its UDH, when the drive train finally wears out, I have the option of going transmission. It’s a fun bike.

Yeah, might be a better fit for more trails too…. The Bronson was more fun at the bike park compared to my normal trails. The new Ripmo mullet is actually still really fun on my more moderate blue trails.

Video coming next week!!

Can’t wait 👍🏻 gr. From NL

🤦🏻‍♂️ yes… a lady was clearly lost and unknowingly in a very dangerous down hill only section of trail. I stopped and chatted with her for a sec helping her find a better trail. Lol🤦🏻‍♂️

@@mtbyumyum would love to hear that chat!!

haha I was very nice.... but she almost got ran over... If you could see the un edited footage you would see how dangerous it actually was...

Haha yeah?!

Wow, nice! Yeah, I had this at my local bike park last week… definitely don’t need more bike than this…

Why is a bummer that they have launched a V5 ? Ypu clearly love your bike and it does exactly what you need it to. Don't get caught up in the "I need the latest and greatest" marketing hype so prevalent in the cycling industry.

Nice! Yeah, I can't believe what I've been missing with that smaller wheel out back on a trail bike!!

It’s more nimble with the smaller wheel outback..

$3900 6.84lb frame…

How does it look worse? What a stupid comment. Piss Off

Loving my v2 5010. Not sold on the mullet marketing hype.

This bike is several years old.

When you started out, I really thought you were going to say the exact opposite of what you said.😂

Pretty Standard for Modern Trail and Enduro bikes these days. If you want a lighter bike why even comment ?

FWIW, I've had my 429 for a year+, no issue with the press fit BB.

Did you find anything lacking in the V4S?

@@MikeesTexas nothing at all, loved it. that's why I want something that is as close to the old V4s as possible.

I know, I feel pretty stupid.... What are the chances that I publish the "old" Bronson the exact same day Santa Cruz releases a new model Bronson.... so frustrating and I feel like an idiot. Oh well, I'm not "in the know" in the MTB world.... wish I was.... ugggg.

@@mtbyumyum nah you are not stupid..Great video as always 💪

@@mtbyumyum I actually think that’s a good thing … means your reviews are much more unbiased. Bad timing here but not a big deal imo.

@@mtbyumyum Oh man. What luck. For a minute there, I thought Santa Cruz gave you a V5 in one of the older colors to camouflage it out in the wild. Good review regardless.

@@ryandulaney48But according to you they look worse right Sparky 😂. You are just full of useful comments today aren’t you

Mx wheel mid to long travel is the way.

They just released a new Bronson this morning. Please get your hands on one and try to do a back to back asap. Thank you

I prefer 27.5 front and rear. I think the benefits far outweigh the negatives. It’s so zippy around corners.

I agree the full 27.5 bikes are a blast but spending as much time on 29er's as I do it's always a little unnerving to get on a bike with the smaller 27.5 wheel up front... I know it's only slightly shorter overall height but it looks so different and makes me nervous at first.... just prefer the larger wheel up front and the new MX bikes are still so maneuverable!

@@mtbyumyum right. I think it has mostly to do with the trails we ride. Most of my trails are tight and twisty with lots of switchbacks. It looks like you have lots of wide open trails with lots of chunk and speed. Id definitely want a 29er if I was riding your trails but the 27.5’s totally suit my trails

I'm not a bike fitter but 140mm stem is unusual for a mountain bike. It's more common to see longer stems like that on road bikes but even on cross country mountain bikes 140mm is pretty long. If it were me I would call the guys at Salt Cycles (801-943-8502) and get a second opinion before moving forward. Good luck!!

Thank you. Surgery went great and now months later, my knee has never been better! Sorry you ran into bad weather.... bummer. Although the two bikes are different, the biggest factor would probably be sizing. The medium Switchblade no longer fits me and is just too big. For that reason alone I would still personally take the sb140 over the switchblade. Both are very good, different, but very good!

@@mtbyumyum Thanks for the quick reply and thanks for the guidance and transparency!